In Greek mythology, Panopeus was a son of Phocus and father of Epeus. He was friends with Amphitryon. (Iliad XXIII, 665.)
Other individuals named Panopeus include a Spartan serving the Seven Against Thebes; and the father of Theseus' companion Aegle.
There is also a genus of crabs called Panopeus, including the black fingered mud crab.
